Wear protection when chainsawing

Chainsaws can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe

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Chainsaws are powerful, efficient and versatile, letting you clear trails, cut firewood and build shelters in a fraction of the time it would take with a handsaw—and with considerably less effort.

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A poorly maintained or operated chainsaw can also be downright dangerous, however. Here are a few basics of proper chainsaw care and use.